Criminal justice reform measure discussed
A bill that would enact a series of measures intended to reduce Nebraska’s inmate population and lower recidivism rates was heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
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Innovation partnership bill advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 26 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research institutions in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability services evaluation proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would require an evaluation of Nebraska’s developmental disability services system.
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School funding formula “revamp” considered
Nebraska would set aside a portion of its sales tax revenue to fund a new form of state aid to public schools under a pair of proposals heard by lawmakers this week.
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Election funding restrictions considered
Private entities would be prohibited from funding elections in Nebraska under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would shorten early voting, vote by mail periods
Nebraskans would have less time to vote prior to Election Day under a bill heard Jan. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreExtension of postpartum Medicaid coverage discussed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill intended to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers in Nebraska.
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Proposal to set school tax credit amount clears first round
A state tax credit intended to offset part of Nebraskans’ property tax bills would not fall below its current amount under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 26.
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Proposal for allocating federal pandemic relief funds considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on the governor’s recommendations to appropriate federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Homeowner notification prior to excavation considered
Excavators would be required to give notice to homeowners prior to breaking ground under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 25.
Read MoreBill would lower colorectal screening age
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would lower the insurance coverage age for a colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45.
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Bill would restrict conditional use permits
Delinquent property taxpayers in Nebraska would no longer be able to receive conditional use permits or tax increment financing under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Updates to state’s racetrack casino regulations sought
The General Affairs Committee heard two bills Jan. 24 that would refine regulation of Nebraska’s voter-approved horse racetrack casinos and the commission that oversees them.
Read MoreBill would extend adoptive parental leave
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would allow some adoptive parents to take a leave of absence regardless of the adopted child’s age.
Read MoreIncreased compensation proposed for first responders’ families
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would increase a one-time death benefit available to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty.
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